Politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
Government constructs 25 new airports, upgrades 38 existing ones by 2023
The government of President Joko Widodo has managed to construct 25 new airports and revitalize 38 existing ones in a period between 2015 and 2023. Three of the latest airports inaugurated this year were Ewer Airport in Asmat Regency, South Papua Province; Siboru Airport in Fakfak Regency, West Papua Province; and Mentawai Airport in West Sumatra Province.
Member of Parliament Request Anti-Graft Body to Investigate Freeport's Fine Discrepancy
Member of Commission VII of the House of Representatives from the Prosperous Justice Party(PKS) faction, Mulyanto, asked the Corruption Eradication Commision (KPK) to immediately follow up on the findings of Supreme Audit Body (BPK) that there was a state loss of IDR 7.7 trillion due to the government's negligence in monitoring and collecting fines from PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) for failing to meet the smelter construction target.
Draft government regulation on e-cigarette raises concerns among investors
The draft Government Regulation (RPP) as the implementation of Law Number 17 of 2023 on Health has raised concerns among electronic cigarette or vape industry players. This RPP has led foreign investors to withhold their investments in Indonesia.
Indonesian Government considers closing doors to Rohingya refugees
Mahfud MD, The Coordinating Ministry for Politics, Legal, and Security Affairs, has stated that Indonesia may close its doors to Rohingya refugees. This could be implemented if the arrival of asylum seekers, commonly known as 'boat people,' creates issues in society, particularly for the residents of Aceh.
SOE's Minister Warned Vale About Divestment: The Price Must be Fair!
State Owned Enterprise Minister Erick Thohir reminded PT Vale Indonesia Tbk (INCO) on the divestment plan of 14 % of its shares to Indonesia Mining Holding Company MIND ID .
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources opens path for automotive workshops to convert to electric motorcycles
The Indonesian government is paving the way for automotive workshops or entrepreneurs in the automotive sector to undertake electric motorbike conversions. Dadan Kusdiana, the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), mentioned that they are in the process of amending the regulations.
Indonesian government offers Land and Building Ta waiver for eligible businesses in key sectors
In a significant move to bolster the economy, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has unveiled a property tax (PBB) waiver, offering businesses, from palm oil farmers to coal miners, discounts reaching up to a whopping 100%.
Pertamina and JOGMEC Collaborate to Address Methane Emissions for Energy Transition
In a decisive move towards environmental sustainability, PT Pertamina (Persero) and the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) have announced a collaboration.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) visits IKN, evaluates SGD compliance
The National Capital Project (IKN) underwent scrutiny by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) on December 17, 2023, to evaluate its alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs).
OJK plans summit with Google and Meta to tackle illegal online lending
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) intends to engage Google and Meta, Instagram's parent company, in discussions to combat illegal online lending activities.
Indonesian government allocates IDR 10.65 trillion capital injection to PT PII
The Indonesian government has injected IDR 10.56 trillion into PT Penjaminan Infrastruktur Indonesia (PT PII) as a demonstration of its unwavering commitment to advancing infrastructure development.
PGN, PTGN, and Pema Global ink gas sales-purchase agreement with fertilizer producer PT Iskandar Muda
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk. (PGN), in collaboration with PT Pertagas Niaga (PTGN) and PT Pema Global Energi (PGE), recently inked a pivotal Gas Sales and Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with PT Pupuk Iskandar Muda, an industrial entity in Aceh, and other industries in North Sumatra.